What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Paris?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Paris is to rideshare which costs €33 and takes 6h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Paris?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Paris is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs €110 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Paris?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Paris?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Paris. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Paris Gare De Lyon via Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Basel to Paris?

The distance between Basel and Paris is 521 km. The road distance is 482.1 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Paris without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Paris without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €100 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Paris?

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Basel to Paris, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Paris bus from?

Basel to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Paris train from?

Basel to Paris train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Mulhouse Ville station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Paris?

The best way to get from Basel to Paris is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €100 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 8h 9m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €300 and takes 4h 6m.

Where does the Basel to Paris bus arrive?

Basel to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Basel to Paris train arrive?

Basel to Paris train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Basel to Paris?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Paris is 482 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Basel to Paris.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Paris?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Paris?

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Where can I stay near Paris?

There are 21891+ hotels available in Paris.

Can I share a ride from Basel to Paris?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Basel and Paris. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Paris by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, plane, car, or train

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Train (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
4h 17m
€106–167
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Basel to Parisrideshare 481.8 km
6h 34m
€33
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Parisbus FlixBus N191
8h 9m
€54–78
Fly from Basel
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
4h 6m
€115–296
Train via Offenburg
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Offenburg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
4h 28m
€116–260
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h
€50–85
Drive 482.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Pariscar 482.1 km
5h 49m
€101–146
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ZRH - CDG
5h 20m
€139–346
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane GVA - CDG
7h 18m
€185–405

Basel to Paris by train (TGV)

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Distance: 521.2 km
Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Paris, France?

TGV inOui operates a train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyon 5 times a day. Tickets cost €95–150 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Paris once daily. Tickets cost €50–80 and the journey takes 8h.

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